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One of the country’s largest offshore wind farms, Vineyard Wind, is generating nothing but bad PR after a turbine broke and shards of it fell into the ocean off the coast of Massachusetts last month. Debris from the massive blade washed ashore in nearby Nantucket, known for its affluent,...

Accident throws wrench in offshore wind turbines

Oregon State

Choosing a company that sells clean energy … can result in even lower electric bills and less polluted air — a win-win for you and the planet. Electricity prices are soaring in many areas, but if you live in a state with a deregulated energy market, you could find some relief by switching to a cheaper utility provider. Choosing your energy supplier is one of the best ways to save money while contributing to a healthier environment.

As energy prices go up, here's how to ditch your expensive provider

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

As we navigate through 2024, the trucking industry continues to face a complex landscape of challenges and opportunities. While freight demand remains robust, trucking companies must contend with evolving issues that impact their operations and bottom line. Let's dive into 10 key challenges shaping the transportation sector this year. 1...

Analysis: Major challenges facing the trucking industry

Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea -- attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of limitless energy. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy:...

Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Germany just hit a clean energy home run, and it's a win for your wallet and the planet. Imagine powering your entire neighborhood with nothing but renewables like sunshine and wind. Well, Germany just did that for nearly 60% of its electricity needs, according to Electrek. In the first three...

Germany achieves new milestone in power generation: 'Never before has so much renewably generated energy been produced and fed into the grid'

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University researchers working on a way to make cleaner hydrogen have been busy beavers. As a result, they have developed a material that leverages sunlight to separate hydrogen from water, OSU reported. The science is happening on the molecular level — measured in tiny micromoles. But the team...

Game-changing material turns sunlight and water into clean fuel: 'Sustainable and efficient energy solutions'

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Rhode Island State

Three hematology-oncology physicians have resigned from South Kingston, R.I.-based South County Health claiming underfunding, The Providence Journal reported July 30. A June 28 newsletter from the 100-bed community hospital and healthcare systems' Chief Medical Officer Kevin Charpentier, MD, blamed "chronic underfunding of the healthcare delivery system." "During our exploration of...

Physicians resign over financial dispute with Rhode Island hospital

The grocer said it expects massive savings in its electricity and energy bills by using solar energy. Big box retailers in the U.S. aren't the only ones making strides to become more eco-friendly, as a popular grocery store in France has announced a collaboration with a renewable energy company. Carrefour,...

Popular supermarket chain plans ambitious shade project with solar company: 'We are extremely proud'

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Zurich-based photobook company PikPerfect AG announced the company’s production processes have undergone a major transformation, with more than 90% of energy now being derived from clean, renewable sources, as well as engaging in other sustainable practices. Other steps in the company’s sustainability journey include the use of FSC-certified papers (promoting responsible forest management) and advanced inkjet printing in their photo books and layflat albums. The company also said it is prioritizing working with suppliers who demonstrate a commitment to sustainability in photo book production.

PikPerfect AG makes commitment to renewable resources

The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Office of Small Business Programs plans to launch a mentorship program for small vendors to help expand their capabilities and build a more resilient industrial base. The DLA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) will incentivize successful DLA prime contractors to provide developmental assistance to small businesses...

DLA Launches Small Business Mentorship Program

According to EPA, the Safer Choice program was implemented so consumers and purchasers for facilities like schools and office buildings could find cleaners, detergents, and other products made with safer chemical ingredients. It encourages use of chemicals that meet EPA’s stringent criteria for human health and the environment and provides opportunities for companies to differentiate their products in the marketplace with the Safer Choice label.

EPA Announces Strengthening the Safer Choice and Design for the Environment Standard for Commercial and Household Cleaning Products

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Environmental Advocates Urge Update to Regional Cap-and-Invest Compact

PROVIDENCE — Environmental groups are putting pressure on the 10 states, including Rhode Island, to update the regional cap-and-invest compact that charges power plants for every...

Environmental Advocates Urge Update to Regional Cap-and-Invest Compact

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